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Salmon fishing is banned off the California coast for the second year in a row amid low stocks Federal fishery managers have voted to cancel all commercial and recreational salmon fishing off the coast of California for the second year in a row, and only the fourth time in state history, because...

Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. On this solemn day we celebrate the bravery and heroism of those who fought, and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget.

Legendary Vancouver drummer Rocket Norton has died The Vancouver music icon fought cancer for the past two years https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/legendary-vancouver-drummer-rocket-norton-has-died-8560703

Whereas: We demand immediate changes to salmon regulations; The Department of Fisheries and Oceans’s mandate to support fishing and the fishing economy changed to support mammals and marine life; We ask for a balance between the fishing economy and the protection of oceans...

They intend to try and impose a a proposed marine protected area in the Salish Sea according to their latest circular. We love talking about the oceans with you. With all the interest in our recent and upcoming webinars, we're adding one more to the calendar! At 7 pm on April 4, we will be...

There are only a few days left to voice your concerns: https://bcwf.bc.ca/engage-now-on-hunting-regulation-proposals-for-2024-2026/

Deepsea eruption expected off Vancouver Island after 200 earthquakes in an hour Published Monday, March 11, 2024 3:57PM EDT Scientists believe hot magma will erupt under the Pacific Ocean floor in deep waters off Vancouver Island after they detected up to 200 small earthquakes per hour in the...

Grow a lot of garlic around here. Finally getting to my version of a mix of granulated & garlic powder. 3 more runs to go...

Chronic Wasting Disease detected in B.C. deer for the first time The B.C. Wildlife Branch reports that cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) have been confirmed in two deer in the Kootenay region, south of Cranbrook. These are the first known cases of CWD in British Columbia. “We have been...

Or something similar. Hunting Partner wants to work in the Wildlife Monitoring field. Need a shorty pump high mag capacity 12 gauge. There isn't much of a rush at this point. But am interested in what might be out there... PM if you have a suggestion or one to let go of. Thanks & Cheers! Nog

'Try not to let moose lick your car,' warns Parks Canada, as more moose flock to highways Parks Canada says moose lick cars and salted roads in the winter to fulfil their high salt intake Parks Canada is warning drivers not to stop while on highways to let moose lick their cars this winter...

https://www.bcassessment.ca/ Guess it paid off to challenge them two years back to back. This year's overall increase is but $ 13 K. MUCH lower than any year since we acquired the place... Cheers

Kind of a Head's Up here for the Recreational Sector... For many years now, DFO has pushed Area G Troll into an ever shrinking corner. Cuts to allocation. Cuts to timing. Last year that fleet had but a little better than a TWO WEEK season. Painfully lowball offers of "buy back" propositions...

I found this to be a very interesting read for this time of year: Mistletoe: The Evolution of a Christmas Tradition And so while there are historical explanations for why humans tend to kiss under mistletoe—a history of gods, demons, luck and a little lust—the evolutionary story of these plants...

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RIP Gentlemen! Grew up listening to your music. Excellent tunes alright! You will be missed but well remembered!

Wow, I had no idea about the origin story of Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer! If you aren't familiar with it either, read below: As the holiday season of 1938 came to Chicago, Bob May wasn’t feeling much comfort or joy. A 34-year-old ad writer for Montgomery Ward, May was exhausted and nearly...

“An army marches on its stomach,” Napoleon is supposed to have said. But unfortunately for the armies of his time, the food available to the stomachs of those hungry soldiers was neither appetizing nor nutritious--consisting primarily of hard bread and salted meat. Napoleon wanted to better feed...